IT Security | Breaking Cybersecurity News | The Hacker News

Insider threats are rising in both number and cost, forcing security teams to seek stronger cybersecurity solutions. At the same time, IT teams face more frequent audits and more complex data security requirements. Add to this a distributed workforce and third-party contractors, and it's clear why managing privileged access and monitoring user activity is so challenging.  Modern cybersecurity solutions must offer streamlined access management, complete oversight of user activity within your network, and a privacy-first approach to monitoring. This article offers practical tips on enhancing your cybersecurity strategy by addressing these three pillars. We'll also explore how Syteca's new release can help security leaders protect sensitive data, secure access, and improve audit readiness without IT overhead.  Monitoring User Activity while Preserving Their Privacy Keeping a close watch on user actions is critical for insider threat defense, but it raises a dilemma: "...

In today's hyper-connected digital world, the importance of robust data protection is undeniable. For businesses of all sizes, the need to safeguard critical information has moved from a secondary IT concern to a boardroom-level issue. This heightened urgency is driven by the increasing frequency and complexity of cyberattacks, particularly ransomware, which have the potential to cripple operations, cause catastrophic financial losses, and in some cases, irreparably damage a company's reputation. Ransomware attacks are no longer isolated incidents affecting just a handful of organizations. They have evolved into sophisticated, organized, and relentless operations targeting businesses of every scale and across every industry. With the rise in these attacks, the need for an effective ransomware recovery strategy has become one of the most pressing issues in data protection — and central to this conversation is Microsoft 365, which plays a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of mi...